Korea Republic - WC Team Breakdown

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup less than 100 days away, its time to breakdown the nations that will be participating in The Great Tournament. It is now to time to take a look at Asian powerhouse Korea Republic.



Official Name: Korea Football Association

Nickname: Taegeuk Warriors

FIFA Confederation: AFC (Asia)

FIFA Code: KOR

How They Qualified: Won Group 2 of Asian Final Stage Qualifying

World Cup Appearances (Including 2010): 8

Best WC Finish: Korea/Japan 2002, 4th place

World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 24: 4W - 7D - 13L

Head Coach: Huh Jung-Moo

Most Capped Player (# of caps): Hong Myung-Bo (136)

All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Cha Bum-Kun (55)

Brief Footballing History:
No team in Asia is more powerful than Korea Republic.

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